Signing up for a Domain Name? Consider Private Registration

[Adam Dicker]

An Article by Paul Stefanski

A plethora of websites exists to register a domain name. Google 'register domain names' and have a fun-filled time comparing prices. Though price is definitely a consideration when choosing a domain name registrar, it is also important to find a registrar who offers private domain name registration.

Registering a domain name requires that the name, address, email address and telephone number of the owner be provided. For an individual this will be their home address information. A company will provide their main business address. Once this information is provided, it is accessible by anyone doing a WHOIS search.

PROTECT YOURSELF!

Register privately. Private registration usually costs another $8 to $9 dollars on top of the cost of a regular registration. A normal registration at some registrars can cost $15-$20. However, finding a registrar where the regular fee is less then $8 is relatively simple. Adding a private registration will make the total cost back in the $15-$16 range. You might as well get the most bang for your buck if you are going to shell out $15.

Once registered privately, all personal information is hidden. A WHOIS search will reveal the name and address of the third party company that is holding the private registration.

Private registration may not be as big a concern for companies. However, it can be very useful to individuals who desire to keep their personal and private information (address and telephone number) exactly that, personal and private.

Is it worth it to register privately? The answer to that question depends on how much you value your own privacy. For some, registering privately is no big deal. For others, who already have had problems with hackers, spammers and the like, a private domain registration offers them additional security. At the very least, it is helpful to know that this option does exist. Not all domain registrars offer this service, but it is growing in popularity.

[oppiWeb]

For these good reasons mentioned here, oppiWeb.com is just the registrar you need to do your private and open registrations.

For these good reasons mentioned here, oppiWeb.com is just the registrar you need to do your private and open registrations.

[jdk]

Or if you have multiple names you can purchase a P.O. Box for $20/yr and just use that as your address. I use a cell phone on mine and don't receive any calls.

[Banned: extreme90]

Nice Advice

[Andrew Shaw]

great post... will consider from now on...

Thanks,
Andrew Shaw

[Shark]

ipower.com seems to give free private regtn.. inc domain, total cost is $2.95.. But i could never buy a domain from them.. they ask credit card scan.. photo identity scan etc.. its a pain registering domains with them..

[stu]

Is there any risk with a private registration? What happens if the private registrar goes belly-up with their name and contacts all over your whois registration details? How would you get your registration back?

[maroulis]

1and1 has had an offer for last month of $5.99 .com with private registration.. although NOT a big fan of them I did reg about 30-40 domains....

[Source]

NameCheap.com does 1 yr of private reg for all new names.

[AHKIPSLIPKNOT666]

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[denny007]

You not only bumped some obsolete thread, but you also did affiliate link which is FORBIDDEN on DNF. Only Adam can post aff links here !

[Gritgrat]

Great advice there thanx, im thinking maybe the P.O. Box would be a good move in the long run

[diverge]

Is it just me, or was that whole article just a lot of words to say "You may want to consider a registrar that offers private registration services to keep your personal information private -- thereby possibly preventing spam."

I read the article thinking it might actually make a valid case for private registrations, reveal specific instances whereby information from the WHOIS was used (other than a vague alusion to "spammers and hackers"), discuss abuses of the WHOIS system and clamp-downs thereon, and/or the debate within ICANN as to the legitimacies of private registrations. Nope. Just a bunch of words to say "Hey, have you noticed private registrations?"

Besides, how does a private registration add a layer of protection from "hackers"? I can understand it preventing fraudsters or thiefs, but a hacker doesn't need to know your physical address to attack your server -- a simple PING will do the trick.

[yongan]

Nice advice.

[donate]

Thank you.It's an useful post.

[wait]

good

[gixergeo]

Thanks for the info......

[dynn]

great post...thanks

[jemmyshow]

good idea

[proxinated]

I don't really care. If its cheap i buy lol